SNVSCI2B February   2023  – February 2024 TLVM23615 , TLVM23625

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  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Device Comparison Table
  6. Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 System Characteristics
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Input Voltage Range
      2. 7.3.2  Output Voltage Selection
      3. 7.3.3  Input Capacitors
      4. 7.3.4  Output Capacitors
      5. 7.3.5  Enable, Start-Up, and Shutdown
      6. 7.3.6  Switching Frequency (RT)
      7. 7.3.7  Power-Good Output Operation
      8. 7.3.8  Internal LDO, VCC and VOUT/FB Input
      9. 7.3.9  Bootstrap Voltage and VBOOT-UVLO (BOOT Terminal)
      10. 7.3.10 Soft Start and Recovery from Dropout
        1. 7.3.10.1 Recovery from Dropout
      11. 7.3.11 Overcurrent Protection (Hiccup Mode)
      12. 7.3.12 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 7.4.2 Standby Mode
      3. 7.4.3 Active Mode
        1. 7.4.3.1 CCM Mode
        2. 7.4.3.2 Auto Mode – Light-Load Operation
          1. 7.4.3.2.1 Diode Emulation
          2. 7.4.3.2.2 Frequency Reduction
        3. 7.4.3.3 FPWM Mode – Light-Load Operation
        4. 7.4.3.4 Minimum On-Time (High Input Voltage) Operation
        5. 7.4.3.5 Dropout
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1  Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
        2. 8.2.2.2  Choosing the Switching Frequency
        3. 8.2.2.3  Setting the Output Voltage
        4. 8.2.2.4  Input Capacitor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5  Output Capacitor Selection
        6. 8.2.2.6  VCC
        7. 8.2.2.7  CFF Selection
        8. 8.2.2.8  Power-Good Signal
        9. 8.2.2.9  Maximum Ambient Temperature
        10. 8.2.2.10 Other Connections
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 8.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 8.5 Layout
      1. 8.5.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 8.5.1.1 Ground and Thermal Considerations
      2. 8.5.2 Layout Example
  10. Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 9.1.2 Development Support
        1. 9.1.2.1 Custom Design With WEBENCH® Tools
      3. 9.1.3 Device Nomenclature
    2. 9.2 Documentation Support
      1. 9.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

Overview

The TLVM236x5 is an easy-to-use, synchronous buck, DC-DC power module that operates from a 3-V to 36-V supply voltage. The device is intended for step-down conversions from 5-V, 12-V, 24-V, and 36-V supply rails. With an integrated buck converter, inductor, and boot capacitor, the TLVM236x5 delivers up to 2.5-A DC load current with high efficiency and ultra-low input quiescent current in a compact solution size. Control-loop compensation is not required, reducing design time and external component count.

The TLVM236x5 operates over a wide range of switching frequencies and duty ratios. If the minimum ON-time or OFF-time cannot support the desired duty ratio, the switching frequency is reduced automatically, maintaining the output voltage regulation. In addition, the PGOOD output feature with built-in delayed release allows the elimination of the reset supervisor in many applications.

With a programmable switching frequency from 200 kHz to 2.2 MHz using its RT pin or an external clock signal, the TLVM236x5 incorporates specific features to improve EMI performance in noise-sensitive applications:

  • An optimized package that incorporates flip chip on lead (FCOL) technology and pinout design enables a shielded switch-node layout that mitigates radiated EMI.
  • Clock synchronization and FPWM mode enable constant switching frequency across the load current range.
  • Inductor and boot capacitor integration

The TLVM236x5 module also includes inherent protection features for robust system requirements:

  • An open-drain PGOOD indicator for power-rail sequencing and fault reporting
  • Precision enable input with hysteresis, providing:
    • Programmable line undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Remote ON and OFF capability
  • Internally fixed output-voltage soft start with monotonic start-up into pre-biased loads
  • Hiccup-mode overcurrent protection with cycle-by-cycle peak and valley current limits
  • Thermal shutdown with automatic recovery

These features enable a flexible and easy-to-use platform for a wide range of applications. The pin arrangement is designed for a simple layout, requiring few external components. See Layout for a layout example.